Then She Found Me

Name: Then She Found Me
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: April 25, 2008
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 56
Cast: Bette Midler, Colin Firth, Helen Hunt

2008

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THINKFilm | Release Date: April 25, 2008 | R

Starring: Bette Midler, Colin Firth, Helen Hunt

Summary: Adapted from Elinor Lipman’s novel of the same name, Helen Hunt makes her feature directing debut with Then She Found Me, a touching story of schoolteacher April Epner and her very unlikely path towards personal fulfillment. Following the separation from her husband and the death of her adopted mother, April is contacted by her apparentAdapted from Elinor Lipman’s novel of the same name, Helen Hunt makes her feature directing debut with Then She Found Me, a touching story of schoolteacher April Epner and her very unlikely path towards personal fulfillment. Following the separation from her husband and the death of her adopted mother, April is contacted by her apparent birth mother, who turns out to be a local talk show host Bernice Graves. As Bernice tries to become the mother to April that she was never able to be, April seems to find solace in the arms of the parent of one of her students, only to find that the mystery to life's questions cannot be solved by a simple revelation. (THINKFilm)… Expand

Director: Helen Hunt

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 100 min

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Joe Leydon

A smart, subtle and seriously funny dramedy bound to find favor with sophisticated auds. Read full review

Sid Smith

A strength of Then She Found Me, from Elinor Lipman's novel, is its straightforward, uncomplicated storytelling that keeps the threads untangled and blends the everyday and the absurd with natural ease. Read full review

Clark Collis

Hunt's movie-directing debut frequently crackles with nice gags. Read full review

Claudia Puig

There are some wise observations about parenting. Hunt draws some good performances from the cast and wisely chose a low-key personal story for her directorial debut. Read full review

Robert Wilonsky

In short, it's the kind of film that only a mother, which is to say my mother, would love. Read full review

Stephen Cole

No, there isn't anything wrong with comfort entertainment. Then She Found Me could have, should have been something special - a "Knocked Up" for weary boomers. The only hitch is that it isn't all that entertaining. Nor comforting for that matter. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

A bizarre, overcooked broth that combines a broad sitcom style (the banter goes rat-tat-tat like a steam drill) with a preposterous succession of plot complications, plus solemn questions of identity, adoption and the nature of happiness. Read full review

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AlaneS.

Dec 20, 2008

Well acted.

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Jun 30, 2008

This film was much better than I was expecting. The theme of life being difficult and messy - but worth it - really showed through. And not least of all, Colin Firth looked wonderful.

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JakeB.

Jan 2, 2009

As far as I'm concerned, Helen Hunt makes every movie she's in worth watching. When it counts, the emotions are there, the characters are true to life, the personal anguish and triumphs resonate. Ms. Hunt: make more movies!

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JLuis_001

May 27, 2018

It's worth giving it the chance because the cast's work is solid. It's not a memorable film but it wasn't so bad.
Undoubtedly it's one of those romantic comedies imbued with drama that are sufficiently competent and practical but they will fall into a fast and inescapable oblivion

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TonyB.

Nov 16, 2008

Has its moments, but they are few and far between,

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SaulP.

May 4, 2008

This movie is a stinker. One of the worst movies I've seen. Awkward acting by the leads and impossible dialogue make it make for a frightful 100 minutes. Had Hunt had a director much of the amateur stuff could have been avoided. There is nothing in found me that good. The screen play This movie is a stinker. One of the worst movies I've seen. Awkward acting by the leads and impossible dialogue make it make for a frightful 100 minutes. Had Hunt had a director much of the amateur stuff could have been avoided. There is nothing in found me that good. The screen play especially grievous. Other professional reviewers have mum on just how bad this movie is. Shame on them !… Expand

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Anthony

Jun 18, 2008

Terrible all around, jumpy editing, stale acting, and Skeletor in the main acting role.

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